Nitroglycerin is an example of a
a. nitrate.
b. Beta1-blocker.
c. calcium channel blocker.
d. ACE inhibitor.
a. Nitroglycerin, a short-acting nitrate, is available as a patch (transdermal), topical ointment, or oral formulation.
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Muscles are attached to bones by:
A. tendons. C. joints. B. ligaments. D. cartilage.
You are using an automatic transport ventilator (ATV) for a patient who has a poor respiratory effort. Which one of the following is the best indicator of adequate ventilation?
A) The preset tidal and minute volumes on the ATV are being used. B) There is no air leak between the mask and the patient's face. C) The inspiratory to expiratory ratio is 2 seconds to 1 second. D) The chest rises and falls.
Which of the following is likely to increase the likelihood of damage to the tracheal mucosa?
a. Maintaining cuff pressures below 20 to 25 mm Hg b. Using the minimal leak technique for in-flation c. Using a low-residual-volume, low-compliance cuff d. Monitoring intracuff pressures every 1 to 2 hr
When a patient is transferred to a different level of care within the same hospital, the summary report is called a:
A) discharge summary B) progress summary C) transfer summary D) level of care summary